00:00Rural crime is costing farmers more in northeast England than in any other region of the United
00:06Kingdom, according to NFU Mutual, with figures showing a 19% rise in the theft of agricultural
00:13vehicles and a £7.6 million cost in 2025. In contrast, the northwest recorded the lowest
00:21total agricultural crime at £2.7 million, down 7% from the year before, while livestock theft
00:29in Cumbria rose 30%, in line with the UK average. Nationally, rural crime fell 6% to £41.5 million
00:37last year. William Mourne said vehicle theft causes disruption and frustration locally.
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